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Construction in Wendover: New Builds & Structural Work

New build homes, extensions and structural alterations in Wendover, built by an experienced team based in Hemel Hempstead.

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Newly built semi-detached house with timber cladding and a paved driveway Bright bedroom with a new uPVC window Open-plan room with oak flooring and sliding doors to the garden White kitchen with an island hob and chimney extractor

Planning construction in Wendover? Call us on 01442 976 112

Last reviewed: by R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders

R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders takes on construction in Wendover of every size: new build houses, single and double-storey extensions, conservatories and load-bearing wall removal. We're based about 12 miles away in Hemel Hempstead and keep every trade in-house. Call 01442 976 112 for a free, no-obligation written quote.

At a glance

Who
R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders
What
Construction: new build homes, extensions, structural alterations and steel beams
Where
Wendover, Buckinghamshire
Distance
About 12 miles from our Hemel Hempstead base
Planning authority
Buckinghamshire Council
Experience
Over 30 years
How to book
Call 01442 976 112, WhatsApp 07799 800 880 or use our contact form

What construction work do we carry out in Wendover?

For construction in Wendover, we handle the structural work and everything that follows it. Typical projects include:

Find out more about our new build service, or read our guide to removing a load-bearing wall. For other work, see our pages on builders in Wendover and carpentry in Wendover.

Building in Wendover: what to expect

Wendover is a small market town at a gap in the Chilterns, below Coombe Hill and Wendover Woods. Homes in Wendover include period buildings in the centre and newer estates.

Newer estate houses can carry planning conditions that remove permitted development rights, so we check the planning history before any design work starts. Conservation area status in parts of Wendover means demolition, extensions and roof changes face tighter controls, so we plan around them early. Land in the Chilterns National Landscape near Wendover has reduced permitted development rights, so many extensions there need a full planning application.

Pair of newly built detached brick houses with a gravel drive – the type of construction in Wendover we take on
Example of our work: pair of newly built detached brick houses with a gravel drive.

What approvals does construction in Wendover need?

Most construction projects in Wendover need Building Regulations approval, and many also need planning permission. New houses always need full planning permission, while some extensions can use permitted development.

Planning applications in Wendover are decided by Buckinghamshire Council. Parts of Wendover are within a conservation area, where some permitted development rights are reduced and extra care over materials is expected. Parts of the area around Wendover fall within the Chilterns National Landscape (formerly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). On that land, side extensions, rear extensions of more than one storey and roof extensions such as dormers need planning permission.

If the work affects a shared wall or involves digging near a neighbour's foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies too; see our guide to the Party Wall Act and the GOV.UK guide to Building Regulations approval.

We line up approvals, structural calculations and any party wall notices before work starts; see how our build process works.

Why choose us for construction in Wendover?

Construction in Wendover needs a builder you can trust with structure, safety and budget. This is what you get with us:

  • Over 30 years' experience – in carpentry, building and home renovation.
  • All trades under one roof – carpenters, builders, roofers, painters and kitchen fitters in one team.
  • Design to completion – one firm manages your project from groundwork to final finish.
  • Built on recommendations – most of our work comes from repeat customers, referrals and word of mouth.
  • Clean, considerate sites – customers regularly mention tidy sites and work cleared up daily.

“An excellent service where all works were cleared up daily. A clean site is a safe site and whilst the building works were carried out I continued to live in my flat.”

Tracy, customer review
Example of our work: pair of new detached housesExample of our work: brick extension with a new side doorExample of our work: open-plan room with an oak floor

Construction in Wendover: frequently asked questions

Do you cover Wendover?

Yes. Wendover is about 12 miles from our base in Hemel Hempstead and sits well within the area we cover, along with nearby Halton and The Lee.

What should I check before building onto an older property in Wendover?

Check whether it is listed or in a conservation area, how the existing walls and foundations are built, and whether it uses lime mortar. The structural engineer and building control will want to see that the new structure suits the old.

Can I build onto a house on a newer estate in Wendover?

Usually, but check the planning conditions first. Some estates have had permitted development rights removed, so even a small extension may need a planning application.

Can you build a new house in Wendover?

Yes. We build bespoke new homes, starting with a consultation on layout, specification and finishes. A new house needs full planning permission from Buckinghamshire Council and Building Regulations approval, and we build to the approved drawings.

Can you remove a load-bearing wall?

Yes. Removing a load-bearing wall needs a structural engineer's calculations for the new beam and Building Regulations approval. We prop the structure safely, install the beam on padstones and make good, so the room is ready to decorate.

Do I need a party wall agreement?

If the work affects a shared wall, or you dig foundations within 3 metres of a neighbour's building (6 metres in some cases), the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies. You must serve notice: 2 months before work on a party wall and 1 month before excavations.

What size of construction project in Wendover do you take on?

We take on everything from internal alterations and single-storey extensions to double-storey extensions and complete new homes. No job is too big or small, so tell us what you're planning and we'll arrange a free visit.

As well as Wendover, we cover nearby areas such as construction in Halton, construction in The Lee, construction in Aston Clinton and construction in Buckland. See every place on our areas we cover page.

Planning work in Wendover? Call 01442 976 112 or 07799 800 880, message us on WhatsApp or send us your project details for a free, no-obligation quote.

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